Bob Clark Beyond: Adventurer in Hope

40 Years & Drop the Mic: Nancy Russell

From receptionist to right hand, Nancy Russell has been the steady force behind Clayco’s growth for 40 years.

Illumination Chicago 2025: Turning Hope Into Action

The Clayco Foundation’s Illumination Chicago gala, founded by Shawn Clark in memory of Ellen Clark, unites art, light, and community to support rare disease research for RVCL. Since 2016, this inspiring event has raised over $1.2 million to fuel hope and discovery.

Clayco team gathered in Chicago for the Q3 meeting, discussing upcoming construction projects and celebrating ongoing achievements.

Building Momentum in Chicago

Clayco’s Q3 meeting in Chicago highlighted major projects and future growth — from One Fulton Market to Northwestern Medicine Bronzeville Outpatient Center and PsiQuantum.

Bob Clark taking a selfie while holding the book Dirtbag Billionaire by Yvon Chouinard, symbolizing inspiration from Patagonia’s sustainable leadership and its relevance to the construction industry.

My Dirtbag Mentor: Dirtbag Billionaire by Yvon Chouinard

Reflections on Dirtbag Billionaire by Yvon Chouinard — exploring how builders and business leaders can balance growth, sustainability, and integrity. A personal take on purpose-driven leadership and environmental responsibility in construction.

Group of smiling volunteers from LJC, Clayco, and CRG wearing hard hats and neon green Women Build 2025 shirts during Habitat for Humanity Chicago’s Women Build Day.

GO GIRL: Women Build 2025

Clayco, LJC, and CRG joined Habitat for Humanity Chicago for Women Build Day 2025, working alongside future homeowners to help construct affordable housing for women-led households in Greater Grand Crossing.

From Teju to Today: Spotlighting Amoako Boafo

A look at the evolving presence of Amoako Boafo’s work in Bob Clark’s collection, from Teju to Floral Coat Lining, and a recent reconnection in Paris with the artist himself.

What Stands the Test

I just returned from a trip that moved through both geography and history. From the medieval streets of Siena to the timber-framed edges of modern Osaka, I found myself thinking about what holds up over time, and why.

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